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Kalber Family History

Kalber Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kamber, Kalmer, Kalberg, Kaller, Alber, Kolber, Kelber, Kalter

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Where is the Kalber family from?

You can see how Kalber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kalber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Kalber families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalber's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Kalber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kalber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Independant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kalber. 100% of Kalber women worked as an Independant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Independant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kalber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalber census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 385 immigration records available for the last name Kalber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 641 military records available for the last name Kalber. For the veterans among your Kalber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalber lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kalber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kalber in 1962 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalber ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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